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  • COVID-19 cases leap by 900% over a month, State health department says

    COVID-19 cases leap by 900% over a month, State health department says

    A surgical mask and an N95 mask hang on display for sale at a pharmacy. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

    BY: JAKE ZUCKERMAN and Ohio Capital Journal

    More than 3,000 Ohioans per day are contracting COVID-19 on average, the highest the rate has been since early February.

    Over the last month, hospitalizations increased by between 83% and 375% by age group, according to data from the Ohio Hospital Association.

    As children go back to school, more students are testing positive. Comparing the week of July 4 with the week of August 25, COVID-19 infections leapt by 909% among all Ohioans and 827% among school-age Ohioans, according to separate data from the Ohio Department of Health.

    While vaccination has modestly picked up pace, Ohio’s coverage sags well below the national average. About 52% of the state has received at least one vaccine dose, compared to 61% nationally, according to a New York Times data tracker. Only 12 states have a lower rate.

    The state’s hottest spots for infection are toward the southern border, where the vaccination rate sits between 30% and 40%.

    All told, more than 65,000 Ohioans have been hospitalized with COVID-19. More than 20,700 have died.

    “With many districts going back to school last week, the number of illnesses from Monday, Aug. 23 is troubling,” said ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff in a news release. “As students statewide continue to return to their classrooms, this high figure should be yet another indicator to parents and families that the best protection from COVID-19 is for those 12 and older to choose to be vaccinated, and for those who aren’t vaccinated to wear masks.”

  • OSU AT MARYLAND FOOTBALL GAME CANCELED

    OSU AT MARYLAND FOOTBALL GAME CANCELED

    Maryland pauses team-related activities; the game was set to be played at College Park, Md., on Saturday

    by Cassie Mattia

    Cassie Mattia is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine and lives in Historic Downtown Loveland.

    Columbus, Ohio – COVID-19 has yet again claimed another college sporting event as the football game between No. 3 Ohio State University and the University of Maryland, which was scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p.m. in College Park, Md., televised on the Big Ten Network, has been canceled. The game will not be rescheduled.

    Earlier this week the University of Maryland put out a press release saying that they would be hitting the pause button on all team activities because of the rise in COVID-19 cases. Maryland’s press release said that “the joint decision to pause football activities and cancel Saturday’s game was made by Director of Athletics Damon Evans and University of Maryland President Darryll Pines, following a recommendation from University health officials, and in consultation with the Big Ten Conference.”

    According to the Maryland press release, during the past seven days, eight Maryland Football players have tested positive for COVID-19. Maryland Athletics released a testing update stating that between September 30th and November 10th 1,510 on-campus PCR screening tests were conducted for student-athletes in all sports. 10 student-athletes tested positive. 

    The Big Ten Conference started testing football student-athletes on September 30th and the men’s and women’s basketball team on October 26th. All other student-athletes will continue to be tested weekly.

    For the latest sports updates stay tuned the Sports 411 with me, Cassie Mattia!

  • Gov. DeWine on COVID in Ohio

    Gov. DeWine on COVID in Ohio

    This afternoon Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered a statewide broadcast address to Ohioans to discuss the “critical stage” Ohio is at in battling COVID-19 and its impact on Ohio moving forward.

    The address is archived on the Ohio Channel.

    http://ohiochannel.org/video/governor-mike-dewine-11-11-2020-statewide-address-to-ohioans

  • Commissioner Denise Driehaus said, “COVID-19 cases have dramatically increased in Hamilton County

    Commissioner Denise Driehaus said, “COVID-19 cases have dramatically increased in Hamilton County

    Hamilton County, Ohio – In a press briefing on Wednesday, Commissioner Denise Driehaus said, “COVID-19 Cases have dramatically increased in Hamilton County.”

    Driehaus, the President of the Board said, “I’m saddened to report that the County has seen its biggest spike in new COVID 19 CASES since the crises began.” She added that the spike is too large to be attributed to new testing alone.

    Go to 3:43 minute mark where the briefing begins.

  • [BREAKING] Warren County Health Director sees rapid increase in community spread of COVID-19 cases

    [BREAKING] Warren County Health Director sees rapid increase in community spread of COVID-19 cases

    Warren County, Ohio – A press release just issued by the Warren County Health District:

    As Warren County continues to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic closures, the Warren County Health District wants the residents of our county to know that we are seeing a rapid increase in community spread of COVID-19 cases.

    If you have attended family gatherings, church services, funerals, or live in an apartment building or other multi-family dwelling, we encourage you to monitor yourself closely for any symptoms and consult your doctor if necessary. Many times the symptoms are similar to mild seasonal allergies and may include, but are not limited to: fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, runny nose, congestion and loss of taste or smell.

    As the county has continued to reopen, the Health District wants to encourage you to take precautions to protect yourself and to stay healthy, by reducing the spread of COVID-19, as you are out in the community.

    • If you are sick, stay home.
    • Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth when around others, to protect others and yourself.
    • Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and other people.
    • Avoid large gatherings and confined spaces, whenever possible.
    • Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol when out in public or you cannot wash your hands.
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds
    • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer after cough or sneezing.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth as much as possible. The Health District is continuing to work to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all Warren County residents. For the latest information and updates about the current situation visit www.coronavirus.ohio.gov. If you have questions or concerns call (513) 695-2475.

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